Intent to Award Sole Source MPU5 Radios
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically the Marine Force Reserves New Orleans, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for MPU5 radios and supporting equipment. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Persistent Systems, LLC, as they are identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and exclusive distributor. Interested parties may submit capability statements by May 12, 2026.
Requirement & Justification
Marine Force Reserves New Orleans requires 10 MPU5 radios, antennas, batteries, and mission-support components to enhance operational readiness and communication capabilities for the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion. These are described as purpose-built kits custom-made for the using unit.
Market research indicates that Persistent Systems, LLC is the sole authorized seller and OEM for this specific equipment in the United States, without a domestic reseller network. Award to another source is deemed to result in technical incompatibility and failure to meet mission-critical requirements, or significant markups and unacceptable delays.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Sole Source
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) or FAR 6.302-1
- Set-Aside: The metadata indicates an 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8). However, the document summary also mentions a 100% Small Business Set Aside, noting this as a potential conflict requiring clarification from the agency.
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Place of Performance: Mobile, AL, United States
Submission Information
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. Statements must clearly show the offeror is an authorized distributor or can provide technically equivalent equipment meeting the exact specifications of the MPU5 systems. Capability statements must be emailed to the Point of Contact by the response date.
Point of Contact
Jordyn Edwards Email: jordyn.edwards@usmc.mil Phone: 5046978355